BUDDHIST MONUMENTS AT SANCHI, MADHYA PRADESH, TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Sanchi Stupa

Travel 46 km northeast of Bhopal to get refined in Sanchi, where brilliant Buddhist monuments are honoring the big Indian state – Madhya Pradesh. On your heritage holidays in India explore this oldest Buddhist sanctuary, which was a major Buddhist hub in 12th A.D. This holy centre comprises several complex structures of the renowned Buddhist legends. Besides, there are also several monolithic pillars, temples, monasteries, palaces and most of them are built in1st and 2nd centuries A.D.In this plethora of monuments, a world renowned monument that gets highlighted because of its beautiful and massive dome is the great Stupa. It was constructed by Emperor Ashoka.

In this plethora of monuments, a world renowned monument that gets highlighted because of its beautiful and massive dome is the great Stupa. It was constructed by Emperor Ashoka.

General Information
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Free : INR 10 for citizens of India, US $ 5 for foreigners and children up to 15 years can enter without any fee.

KHAJURAHO GROUP OF MONUMENTS, MADHYA PRADESH, TOP HERITAGE DESTINATION IN INDIA

Khajuraho

Kamasutra cravings embracing the Khajuraho’s three groups of temples are among the amazing temple art in the world. Situated in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India and about 1000AD year old; the temples of Khajuraho were constructed during the Chandella Dynasty. In these temples, you will also get to appreciate the marvels of Jain and Brahman monuments. It is the sheer beauty and architecture of these monuments, which made them UNESCO world heritage site.

Out of 85, only 22 managed to survive. In most of the monuments, sandstone of various colors is the main element of construction. All the monuments have entrance, hall, vestibule and a sanctum, and fresh air and proper light can enter from huge windows of the temples.

There are western region, eastern region and southern region of the Khajuraho. In the western part, you will find Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat Yogini, Lakshamana Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Chitragupta Temple and Matangeshwara Temple. On the eastern part of Khajuraho, marvelous temples that can be spotted are Adinatha Temple, Brahma temple, Vamana temple, Ghantai Temple, Parsavanatha Temple and Javari temple. In the southern part, explore the Duladeo Temple, and Chaturbhuj Temple.

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized every year in the first week of February (1st to 7th). Through this festival, the visitors can relish an opportunity to get introduced with various classical Indian dances.

General Information
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: 10 INR for Indians, US $ 5 for foreigners and children up to 15 years can enter without any fee

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, Major Heritage Tourist Attractions and Must see Place in India

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Travel 46 km northeast of Bhopal to get refined in Sanchi, where brilliant Buddhist monuments are honoring the big Indian state – Madhya Pradesh. On your heritage holidays in India explore this oldest Buddhist sanctuary, which was a major Buddhist hub in 12th A.D. This holy centre comprises several complex structures of the renowned Buddhist legends. Besides, there are also several monolithic pillars, temples, monasteries, palaces and most of them are built in1st and 2nd centuries A.D.In this plethora of monuments, a world renowned monument that gets highlighted because of its beautiful and massive dome is the great Stupa. It was constructed by Emperor Ashoka.

In this plethora of monuments, a world renowned monument that gets highlighted because of its beautiful and massive dome is the great Stupa. It was constructed by Emperor Ashoka.

General Information
Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Free : INR 10 for citizens of India, US $ 5 for foreigners and children up to 15 years can enter without any fee.